Welcome to the natural health service

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

From dramatic ruins to awe-inspiring natural wonders, a walking tour is a joyfully immersive way to experience the UK and Ireland’s most spectacular coastal sights. Here’s a selection of our favourite routes

There’s nothing like a good walk to blow the cobwebs away. Lisa Kjellsson experiences the power of pilgrimage in majestic Yorkshire surroundings

Places we've been, things we've seen, and mountain-related stuff we like

We all know walking is good for us, but walking in good company is even better. So, with an unexpected weekend to myself, I am exploring the West Sussex countryside on a guided break with HF Holidays.

When Tracey Howe began her year-long walk around the coast of Britain, the weather suited her mood. “I was very angry,” she admits. “I was raging that my wife and partner of almost 40 years had been t